The aim of this review was to evaluate literature on the efficacy of bioactive glass as a grafting material in sinus floor augmentation. The main advantage of bioactive glass is the avoidance of a second surgical site needed for the harvest of autogenous bone. A PubMed search was carried out, limited to human studies for articles on bioactive glass as a grafting material sinus lift procedures. 17 unique results were found. 10 results met our inclusion criteria. All the studies were analyzed for sample size, case-selection criteria, surgical technique, evaluation criteria, success rates and follow-up period. Bioactive glass showed promising results as a grafting material and is a relevant material for natural bone regeneration. There is adequate literature support for its use with or without autogenous bone as a graft for sinus augmentation.
